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In reply to the discussion: Young people don't want their parents' stuff [View all]crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)51. Here's the problem
(This is coming from a borderline millennial)
We as a generation move more than previous generations. When you live in a one bedroom apartment (as opposed to a 4 BR house) you only have so much storage space.
Also we are less formal than other generations. Said 1BR apartment does not have a formal dining room to store china and crystal. And our idea of entertaining isn't throwing a formal dinner party-- it is inviting friends over for pizza and Netflix.
I grew up in a house with a formal living room and dining room. We were not allowed in it except for certain occasions (holidays). We ate and 'lived' in the family room.
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The mister and I figured about 10 items either son might want. We have come to terms that...
Tikki
Aug 2017
#3
Try and see what they are worth currently so you can let him know which to save or sell
lunasun
Aug 2017
#14
I know they don't want our stuff, but I like some of it. When's the right time to let go?
Shrike47
Aug 2017
#16
The mountain of shit my parents have moved into my house is unbelievable
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Aug 2017
#17
My mother AND grandmother are packrats. They already know I don't want their stuff.
Luciferous
Aug 2017
#22
I don't get not wanting the silver. And what about recycling? Isn't it better to use all those
lunamagica
Aug 2017
#35
I'm not talking about dining rooms sets.. I'm talking about a plate and a cup, or vase etc..
nini
Aug 2017
#74
I have dealt in antiques over the past 30 years or so, mainly stuff I picked up at garage or estate
Frustratedlady
Aug 2017
#65
My great-grandmother didn't want my g'g-gm's stuff; gm didn't want her mother's stuff.
politicat
Aug 2017
#68
My first two apartments were furnished exclusively by hand-me-down furniture
LanternWaste
Aug 2017
#69
Young adults don't even want these kind of China , silver etc gifts new at weddings
lunasun
Aug 2017
#76